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8.8 / 10 Guest Rating

The Rainforest Ecolodge - Sinharaja with Shuttle Service from Car Park

Enselwatte, Viharahena, Sinharaja Rainforest, Deniyaya, lk

The Rainforest Ecolodge - Sinharaja with Shuttle Service from Car Park - main view

About the Property

Unique Forest Habitat Accommodation
Experience a stay like no other at The Rainforest Ecolodge, nestled within the Enselwatte Tea Estate. Wake up to the symphony of nature in a private bungalow surrounded by lush forest.

Spectacular Mountain Views
Unwind on your own balcony overlooking breathtaking mountain vistas. Each bungalow is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities for your comfort, ensuring a relaxing retreat amidst nature.

Exciting Tours and Culinary Delights
Embark on adventures with guided tours offered by the lodge, or savor delectable Sri Lankan and International cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Your unforgettable rainforest getaway awaits!

Facilities & Amenities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Safety deposit box
Car hire
Packed lunches
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that guests need to inform the property about their arrival at least 3 hours prior. Please note that the property offers jungle trail at USD 15 per person.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.8
Excellent15 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the stunning location and frequently praise the exceptional views.

Categories

Cleanliness6.3
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality10.0
Amenities8.2
Value for Money7.7
Food and Beverage8.3
Overall Experience10.0

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ВячеславruRU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 11, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Приключения по пути

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ChrisgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 26, 2026

"Good"

3.0

Beautiful view. Lovely funny forest guide who did his best

Terrible road up that they should fix. The rainforest itself is ok if you have not been to one before. But if you have I would not bother. Also very expensive with our bill coming to 400 dollars...management needs to think again about their pricing until they have made improvements

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VanessanlNL
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 26, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Locatie was werkelijk adembenemend

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LouisegbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

This hotel is really special. It's well worth the jeep ride from the car park, as you end up in a stunning location right on the edge of the forest, surrounded by beautiful views and sounds of nature. The staff are kind and friendly, and do whatever they can to make your stay memorable. Our chalet was rustic but comfortable, with an emphasis on sustainability and proximity to the natural environment. We went on three private nature trails that were incredible value for money, with an exceptional guide, Shantha. It was a privilege to stay there and I would recommend to anyone with a sense of adventure and a passion for the natural world

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JasonauAU
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 1, 2026

"Not good. Extremely overpriced."

2.0

The views from the main building are nice. The food was okay.

The rooms are extremely dirty, covered in both dead and alive ants in the thousands in all rooms. The showers are all broken, the provided floor fan only worked for some of our group and they didn’t have the correct conversion plugs for the appliances. Our fridge didn’t work. The roof of our cabin leaked during the rain. They didn’t let us check in until after 5pm as there was issues with our room which then smelled of bleach when we entered. The footpaths between the main building and lodges are quite dangerous and don’t have handrails so when it rains the rocks become slippery. They charged an additional $20us per person for a short waterfall hike without advising us. All additional activities cost extra and significantly more for foreigners. None of the staff speak a word of english other than the manager at reception which made everything difficult.

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CaitlinusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 16, 2025

"Good for birding!"

9.0

Excellent birding. Great place if you are a birder. Rooms were comfortable particularly as this is so far out. If you bird would 100% recommend a birding trip with Jaganth.

You need to appreciate nature to enjoy this fully. You will be in the rainforest and so you need to anticipate there will be rain, some bugs etc. it is a good place but know you are staying in a remote hotel made for nature viewing.

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SanaaeAE
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 10, 2025

"Amazing"

10.0

The location was stunning

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LelandusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 30, 2025

"A beautiful view in a special place."

7.0
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FionagbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 22, 2025

"A very memorable and informative stay in a unique place. About as comfortable as you could be in a rainforest!"

9.0

A unique experience in the heart of the rainforest. Our room had exceptional views on all sides, was modern and clean with big comfy beds. As you’d expect in a rainforest, it was cloudy and damp at times, but we really got to immerse ourselves in the sounds and atmosphere of the first. A truly wonderful stay unlike anywhere else in Sri Lanka. We did some great guided walks.

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NadinenzNZ
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 22, 2025

"Amazing location, not for the faint hearted."

4.0

The staff were professional, friendly and couldn't do enough to help where possible. The location was amazing. The 1 hour jeep ride ascent into the Sinharaja reserve was incredible.

The facilities were in dire need of maintenance and cleaning. Our room had no hot water or ability to flush the toilet. The room was unclean. The plumbing broke down twice. Single mattresses didn't form a double bed easily. Bedding wasn't clean. I changed the date and the price went down but the hotel would not reduce the cost from the original booking. Some rooms positioned have no privacy. Some rooms are insanely hot. Some rooms have saloon doors between their bathrooms which bang loud and are highly impractical. The leeches are not for the faint hearted. This is not avoidable due to rainforest location which is incredible but if you can't handle creepy crawlies I'd recommend not coming. Leeches latch onto you.

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